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The definition of cramp
4 Definitions of: cramp
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- noun, a painful involuntary contraction of a muscle, typically caused by overexertion, heat, or chill
- noun, temporary partial paralysis of a muscle group
- noun, severe abdominal pain
- verb, to affect with or as if with a cramp
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- noun, Also called: cramp iron a strip of metal with its ends bent at right angles, used to bind masonry
- noun, a device for holding pieces of wood while they are glued; clamp
- noun, something that confines or restricts
- noun, a confined state or position
- verb, to secure or hold with a cramp
- verb, to confine, hamper, or restrict
- verb, cramp (someone's) style to prevent (a person) from using his abilities or acting freely and confidently
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| Synonyms: | spasm, pain, contraction, ache, pang, stiff, stitch, convulsion, twinge, crick | And more... |
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of cramp